Featured Article Expert Advice on Incontinence, LBL, Menopause, Aging, Intimacy and More! Myths and misconceptions about bladder health abound, especially those surrounding leakage after sneezing, surgery, and Kegels, the exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic-floor muscles. Read More
My Body Odor Is Stronger Now I'M In My 40's. What Can I Do About The Smell? BY Rebecca Hulem Likes (73) Hormone fluctuations that occur in in your forties can sometimes contribute to an increase in perspiration. If nothing seems to be helping, you should discuss this with your doctor. Read more
Why does it seem like my breasts are getting bigger now that my hormones are declining? BY Rebecca Hulem Likes (83) The redistribution of fatty tissue during menopause can contribute to a growth in breast size and abdominal size. Breast tissue is mainly made up of fat. As we age, if we are not exercising regularly to include both aerobic and light weight training, many areas of our body will lose muscle mass and gain fat. Read more
Why does my LBL get worse when I have a glass of wine? Likes (186) Wine, and other drinks that contain alcohol or caffeine, can make LBL symptoms worse in some women. Certain foods and drinks may irritate the... Read more
Why is intercourse so painful now? It never was before. It almost feels like my vagina is shrinking. BY Dr Cindy Long Likes (69) Sexual dysfunction is unfortunately extremely common after menopause. Read more
Why is my hair falling out and what can I do to make it stop? BY Dr Cindy Long Likes (81) Hair loss after a pregnancy, during perimenopause and after menopause is an extremely common and distressing complaint in women. Read more
Why is my weight settling around my stomach? BY Sylvia Melendez Klinger Likes (98) Science has not yet provided all of the answers to this question.However, what is clear is that abdominal obesity (fat around the stomach) plays an important role in our health. Read more